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Strong Thunderstorms Possible Tonight in North Andover

The National Weather Service released a special weather statement for late this afternoon and tonight for the region.

Conditions are favorable for strong thunderstorms in North Andover and most of southern New England tonight, the National Weather Service said in a special weather statement.

"The best chance for strong thunderstorms in Southern New England will occur after 5 p.m., with the greatest confidence coming after 8 p.m.," the statement said.

Some of the thunderstorms -- most likely before 3 a.m. -- may be severe, resulting in large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall. Patchy fog is also expected after 11 p.m. It's possible that we'll see almost an inch of rainfall.

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Residents are advised to stay indoors and off of the roads as much as possibly during a storm.


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